Question regarding places to stay, and laptop q's.

Well I'm doin' Beaches and Reefs in Sept, and will be in Syd for a week beforehand to check out a couple shows and such. Anyway...some of the hostels in Kings Cross are what people are reccomending to me, and do you know if this is close to downtown..<BR><BR>Specifically..tourist attractions..and PS...how far abouts is Luna Park from King's Cross??<BR><BR>THANKSSSS! Any advice would help...<BR><BR>PS: And in regards to a laptop...since I'll be in Aus for a long time after and before the Beacjhes tour..is it pretty safe to bring a computer?? Thanksss!!!